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The IPG Strengthens its Board with the Appointment of Paul Hetherington
The IPG, the UK’s leading membership group for independent plumbing and heating stores and bathroom showrooms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Hetherington to its Board of...
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Stronger Together: Two Groups Unite to Champion Independent Businesses—With...
A bold new collaboration is set to energise the UK’s independent trade sector—bringing real support, increased visibility and a fresh marketing approach that puts local businesses front...
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Game On with The IPG: Bringing Fun, Prizes & The Voice of our Independent...
The IPG is back and bigger than ever for InstallerSHOW 2025 and you’re invited to join the fun on stand 4H12! Fresh off the success of last year’s hilariously inventive games like Toss...
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Game on with The IPG at the InstallerSHOW 2025
The IPG has partnered with InstallerSHOW to launch an exciting new feature for 2025. Game on with The IPG will feature games, challenges, prizes and opportunities for installers to test their...
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Survey Reveals UK Tradespeople’s Challenges and Optimism About Apprenticeships
A recent survey conducted by The IPG during National Apprenticeship Week 2025 has revealed valuable insights into the trade sector’s relationship with apprenticeships. Gathering responses...
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Top benefits to shopping with an independent member of The IPG
The IPG empowers independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms in every aspect of sales and marketing, providing businesses with the tools and expertise needed to stand tall against larger...
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Welcoming Pete Banham, The IPG’s New Commercial Director!
We are delighted to announce that Pete Banham is our new Commercial Director! With Pete on board, we’re all set for an exciting new chapter at The IPG. Pete comes to us with an impressive...
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The IPG - Kick Off the New Year with a Fresh Perspective!
Kick Off the New Year with a Fresh Perspective! As we step into 2025, let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible hard work and craftmanship of the kitchen and bathroom installation...
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The three most important rooms in a house – Mark Millar interview
Installer spoke to The IPG’s Brand Ambassador and TV construction expert Mark Millar about the latest industry trends, and why tradespeople trade local. Mark Millar is well-known in the...
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Santa’s Sack Brings Festive Fun to The IPG Stores for Charity
The holiday season is just around the corner and The IPG is spreading festive cheer with its 2024 Christmas charity campaign, Santa’s Sack. This heartwarming initiative has been created to...
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Heating Installer Awards returns for its 10th anniversary
The Heating Installer Awards 2025 has arrived, marking a remarkable decade celebrating hardworking installers across the UK. Entries are opening to installers on Tuesday, 8th October, and there are...
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Shoaib Awan Crowned Heating Installer of the Year
The Heating Installer of the Year, proudly sponsored by The IPG at the 2024 On The Tools Awards, celebrated the very best of the UK’s plumbing and heating talent at a memorable evening in...
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The IPG is much more than just a buying group
Andy Cottee, MD at The IPG, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the group is supporting independents by giving them a range of marketing and digital tools to help them compete in today’s...
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Why you should always trade local and support independents
In a world where convenience often drives our decisions, it’s easy to overlook the impact of where we shop. Yet choosing to trade locally and support independent businesses offers benefits...
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Join The IPG: empowering independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms
In recent weeks, independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms across the country—even as far as the picturesque Shetland Islands—have been joining The IPG at an unprecedented...
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Celebrating the success of Trade Local Day 2024
Independent Plumbing Stores and Bathroom Showrooms Nationwide Unite for a Day of Support and Community Building Trade Local Day 2024 was a resounding success for The IPG network, reinforcing the...
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Why installers trade local
On Monday 9 September 2024, The IPG launched Trade Local Day®, a special event dedicated to celebrating independent businesses in the industry. Over 100 locations around the UK celebrated the...
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Here’s why tradespeople can’t miss The IPG’s Trade Local Day…
Here’s why The IPG’s Trade Local Day on September 9th is the can’t-miss event for UK tradespeople. Mark your calendarsSeptember 9th isn’t just any Monday; it’s The...
